¡Oaxaca! Past Review
By A student (University of Colorado - Colorado Springs) - abroad from 06/01/2015 to 07/25/2015 with
Adelante: Oaxaca - Volunteer in Oaxaca
I learned a lot about agriculture, politics, and how other people live. It was very eye-opening and definitely worthwhile!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I learned a lot and had a great time! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The staff were always there when you needed them, but did not get involved in your life, which I greatly appreciated. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved my house! The people were wonderful and I had my own freedom. |
| * Food: |
OAXACA FOOD IS THE BEST!! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The people are wonderful! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
They were helpful and helped with some insurance issues. |
| * Safety: |
I felt very safe the whole time and never had any problems. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
Things in Oaxaca are very reasonably priced. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | About $1,000 pesos = $66 USD or less |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Save enough money before you go so you can enjoy yourself there; it's really worth it! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
I spoke in Spanish almost all the time. |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 10+ |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Talk in Spanish all the time, even if you don't know how to say what you want to say, just keep talking and you will get better. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I know that it is an extremely profound and worthwhile way to spend your time, and the place I chose was the perfect place to be. |
